Noel Edmonds shares major life update amid denying his ITV show was 'axed'

Presenter Noel Edmonds has announced that he's now bought another property outside of the UK after moving away. He previously updated fans on his new life in New Zealand, which he has said will remain his "principal home".

Noel, 76, known for TV shows like Deal or No Deal, moved abroad with his wife Liz Davies, 55, six years ago. Their relocation was the subject of the three-part Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, which was launched on ITV back in June.

The former radio host has confirmed this month that New Zealand will remain his primary home but has announced that he's now bought a property elsewhere. It comes after reports that ITV 'axed' his big TV comeback.

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Noel has announced that he's bought a property on the Isle of Man. He told Manx Radio recently: "I have purchased a property on the island and I intend to spend some of the year here [but] my principal home is New Zealand."

The former Top of the Pops host said that he first visited the island three years ago and questioned why he hadn't been before. Noel shared in the interview: "When you consider that I'd lived in the UK all my life and I knew where it was geographically, I don't know why I didn't come before."

Noel, who has nicknamed the location as the "Smile of Man," because "everyone's happy," said that the residents seem to "look out for each other". He added: "I tell you the other thing that really impressed me - you're bloody proud of the island, and you're proud of the community, and across the water there [in the UK], you don't get that anymore."

The news comes following the news that Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure won't return for more episodes on ITV. The show centred on his new life in New Zealand with his wife Liz, including as the couple set up a hospitality business River Haven.

ITV has said that there aren't any plans for more episodes of the project. A spokesperson told the Daily Mail earlier this month: "There are no current plans for more new episodes but audiences can enjoy the show on ITVX."

It was reported that it had been "axed" by ITV. A source had told the Sun that the apparent cancellation was "a blow" to Noel, who reportedly thought that he was "on to a winning idea". They added: "There was a great buzz around the series and it was well received by both viewers and critics alike."

Noel however has dismissed the claim that it was cancelled, with him telling his followers on Instagram recently that he declined the opportunity to film again. He said that the contract had only ever been for three instalments.

He said: "They only ever contracted to three films." He said that when asked earlier this year if him and Liz would like to "do more," they declined. Noel said in a video message shared this morning: "No aggravation. We just said 'no, thank you. We don't want to do any more'. So, it wasn't axed."

Noel had previously confirmed that the show wouldn't be returning. He said in a video message just days ago: "Thank you for the very positive response to the three films we made last year. There won't be any more films on ITV."

He said that fans would still get updates from him though. Noel continued: "However, the adventure will be continuing and you'll be able to do stay up to date with events in my life and what is going on at River Haven in New Zealand on YouTube and on social media, or when you stop me in the street because all you seem to want to do is talk about the Kiwi adventure."

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